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7 Destinations in Egypt You Have to Visit Besides the Pyramids

What is the first thing you picture when you think of Egypt? Let me guess…. the Pyramids of Giza? I think that is what comes to most peoples’ minds when they envision a vacation in Egypt. And rightfully so, the Pyramids are a wonder of the world!

But you might be curious if there is anything else to see in Egypt, right? Admittedly before my trip to Egypt, I knew hardly anything about other historic sites because the Pyramids of Giza are just so iconic! It’s normal for people to only be familiar with those, but once I started digging into my Intrepid Travel itinerary, I discovered that there were so many other amazing cultural and historic sights to explore in Egypt besides the Pyramids.

Get a glimpse into some of my favorite Egyptian destinations in this travel video:

Egypt is a country that understands how important preserving their history is — tourism is one of their top industries — so it’s dedication to historical preservation means that there are more museums and ancient temples that you might think. I was surprised how quickly a travel itinerary can fill up with just visits to ancient sites!

Here are 7 places I recommend visiting in Egypt besides the pyramids with links to past posts I wrote about each of them!

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Author: Megan Arz

I am a travel and food obsessed Midwesterner living in Chicago and dreaming of the world. I work as a full-time program manager for Greenheart Travel, but I am also committed to integrating the travel lifestyle into my every day routines. I am passionate about ethical travel, meeting new people, creating unique memories and eating local cuisine!
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